In the lively hope that your right reverend Board will not publicly condemn me on false accusation, marring my earthly prospects, and robbing me of my credit as a citizen; but, on the contrary, that it will remove my Suspension, I shall await here the arrival of a very different decision, especially as the production of the necessary witnesses, and the arrangement of my affairs, require my presence here for some days longer. As for the rest, I have announced my suspension to Mr. Hoffmann, and shall not venture on the performance of any priestly functions until the arrival of the longed-for reversal, which must most clearly show, that my non-appearance in the Seminary does not proceed from contumacy.* Besides my own Defence, and the voluntary Declaration by which the town of Grottkau nobly and honourably annihilated the accusations heaped upon me, I sent to the right reverend Council (about six days later) the testimonials from the authorities of Grottkau, which I applied for to assist in my vindication. They run thus:-- * THE TESTIMONIALS OF THE AUTHORITIES OF GROTTKAU. "Of the Rev. Vicar Ronge, it is hereby certified, at his own special request, that during his stay here he has always conducted himself in a moral manner, that he has not worn unsuitably long hair, nor dressed ur an improper, or remarkable manner.--von Ohlen, Member of Administration, "Grottkau, February 6th, 1843." "Testimonial.--That the Rev. Vicar Ronge, during the period of his appointment in this place, has at all times conducted himself with decorum and propriety, and in all respects irreproachably; and that his dress has never been unsuitable, nor indeed at all remarkable, is hereby truly certified, at the request of Mr. Ronge.--Adam, Muller, Sahm, Reisewitz, Magistrates. "Grottkau, February 9th, 1843." "At the request of the Rev. Mr. Ronge, the undersigned delegates of the city hereby truly attest,--That during the period of his stay here as vicar, he has always led a morally correct life, and, in so far as we know, has always conducted himself towards the inhabitants in an affectionate and friendly manner. In regard to his dress, it was not at all indecorous nor unsuitable. "The delegates of the city have granted this certificate from individual conviction, and with a good conscience.-- Ebel, President.. von Donat, Stephan, Fleischer, Ratschbr, Kahlert, Stadler, Zibold, Anders, Olbrich, Friedrich, Fleischer, Schmidt, Thaum, Tannkrt, Registrar. "Grottkau, February 9, 1843."